Principal Public Communications Officer at County Government of Kericho

JOB GROUP ‘N’ (2 POSTS)

Duties and Responsibilities;

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

• Gathering information on programmes, significant events in a specific sectoral area and the impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the head of Public Communications Unit for dissemination;
• Assisting in the development of communications and media strategy;
• Editing stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual concern.
• Scheduling interviews with Government officials and other stakeholders;
• Managing assigned projects/programmes, and organizing events under the guidance of the Head of the Public Communications Unit.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Public Relations, Communications Studies, Journalism or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Public Communications Officer or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Have a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political environment in Kenya;
• Possess good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Possess advanced computer application skills;
• Attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
• Have demonstrated professional and managerial competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Remuneration: As per Salaries and Remuneration Commission guidelines